Scrum Master

Our client is actively seeking a Scrum Master to help lead their agile transformation based out of their Rosemont, IL office.

This position will be 4 days onsite in Rosemont, IL

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Agile Facilitation:

• Serve as a servant-leader for Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives).
• Promote team self-organization, accountability, and ownership.

Transformation Support:

• Act as a change agent to foster Agile adoption across the organization.
• Collaborate with leadership to align team activities with organizational transformation goals.
• Identify and address challenges to Agile adoption, including resistance to change.

Continuous Improvement:

• Facilitate the identification and implementation of process improvements.
• Monitor team performance using metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time) to drive insights and optimization.

Impediment Removal:

• Proactively identify and remove obstacles to team progress.
• Escalate issues that cannot be resolved at the team level.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Provide transparent updates on team progress, risks, and achievements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification; advanced certifications (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in organizations undergoing Agile transformations.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and principles.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and foster a collaborative environment.
• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with scaled Agile environments and organizational change management is preferred.